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You look at Ray Lewis, you look at Brett Favre. I know it's different positions, but you think about the mental mindset it takes to continue to grind and play at a high level. Those are the guys that I look at that motivate me.
Adrian Peterson
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Adrian Peterson
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: March 21
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